University of Delaware - Blue Hen Yearbook (Newark, DE)

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HNow do you spell 1509 Sesquicentenniol!

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Kew Ulark Mike Breslin he Bookstore, the Scrounge snack bar, the dining hall, the offices ... they're all part of the bustle of the University's Student Center. From reception rooms Lo arcade and exhibition rooms, the Stud Center adapts to a multi- tude of uses. Perhaps the most fre- quented spot is the candy counter, which supports a life-system of Re- view copies, bubble gum and blue books. In the lower level of the Stu- dent Center is Bacchus, a more se- cluded and personal auditorium for concerts, comedy acts and sometimes even fashion shows. Community bulletin boards and calendars of events decorate the recently renovated walls, while pa- rades of students pour into its cor- ridors heading to class or re- turning from academia to East Campus.

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x e AT AT i DELAWARLE UNIVERSITY OF HUGH M. MORRIS LIBRARY ADDITION 8 RENOVATION BOih ANNVERSARY PARTHERSHIP PROJECT i T us STATE OF DELAWARE ot ss wuicw - S e 1y E e . o - iy FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY TOTAL COET: 18 MILLION DOLLARS W R b The University began to cele- brate its 150th anniversary this year, and to commemorate this Sesquicentennial, students, facul- ty, staff, and local dignitaries Joined in the official ceremonies. The first of these observances was Charter Day, held February 5th in Clayton Hall. The hout- and-a-half festivity honored the original signing of the land-grant- ing institutional charter. President E.A. Trabant joined with some T00 invited guests to discuss the historical signing of the Charter on February 5, 1833. The keynote ad- dress was delivered by Robert Clo- dius, President of the National As- sociation of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges. Clodius pre- sented Trabant with a plaque rec- ognizing the University as an insti- tution contributing to instruction, research, and public service. On April 16, the commemora- tion events continued with the Hugh M. Morris Library Addition Groundbreaking Ceremony. Dr. Trabant again welcomed guests and speakers, including Governor Pierre S. duPont IV and President Pro-Tempore of the Delaware State Senate Richard S. Cordrey. The ceremonial speeches were fol- lowed by the Groundbreaking and a luncheon. Other anniversary celebrations included: the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in concert on March 22 in Mitchell Hall, an historical ex- hibit from March 1 through Sep- tember 1 in Morris Library, the 150th Anniversary Convocation, a 150th Anniversary Reception in honor of the faculty, and numerous events sponsored by individual de- partments and colleges. In conjunction with the anniver- sary celebration, faculty and staff campaigned to appeal for contri- butions to the expansion and im- provement of Morris Library and for the endowment of the Presi- dent's Achievement Awards. Dr. Trabant's speeches stressed, as those of other University Presi- dents in the past have, the impor- tance of the library in the institu- tion. He concluded his groundbreaking speech saying, This event represents an expand- ed investment in the intellectual future of the First State.